Ronald Hilaire

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Ronald Hilaire
Born: (1984-11-22) November 22, 1984 (age 39)
Laval, Quebec
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight298 lb (135 kg)
College Buffalo
CFL Draft 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 27
Drafted by Calgary Stampeders
Career history
As coach
2011–2013 Montreal Carabins (DC/DL/RC)
2014 McGill Redmen (DC/DL)
2015–2023 McGill Redmen/Redbirds
As player
2009 Calgary Stampeders*
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only

Ronald Hilaire (born November 22, 1984) is a former Canadian football defensive lineman who most recently served as the head coach for the McGill Redbirds football team.

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College career

Hilaire played college football for the Buffalo Bulls. [1]

Professional career

Hilaire was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the fourth round of the 2008 CFL Draft. After completing his collegiate career, he signed with the Stampeders on May 8, 2009. [1] He spent the 2009 season with the team.

Coaching career

After spending time as an assistant coach with the Montreal Carabins and McGill Redmen, Hillaire was named the 21st head coach of the McGill football team on February 17, 2015. [2] [3] [4] He compiled a conference record of 16–48 over eight years and qualified for the playoffs three times, losing each time to the Carabins. [5] He was relieved of head coaching duties on December 1, 2023. [5]

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
McGill Redmen/Redbirds (RSEQ)(2015–present)
2015 McGill3–53–55th
2016 McGill4–54–4T–3rdL RSEQ Semifinal
2017 McGill1–81–75th
2018 McGill2–72–6T–3rdL RSEQ Semifinal
2019 McGill3–63–53rdL RSEQ Semifinal
2020 McGill0–00–0Season canceled due to COVID-19
2021 McGill1–71–75th
2022 McGill1–71–75th
2023 McGill1–71–75th
McGill:16–5216–48
Total:16–48
      National championship        Conference title        Conference division title or championship game berth

Personal life

Hilaire is of Haitian descent. [6]

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References

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  5. 1 2 "McGill University Redbirds part ways with football head coach Ronald Hilaire". 3DownNation. December 1, 2023.
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